East Caicos
Location of East Caicos within the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 21°42′09″N 71°29′53″W / 21.70250°N 71.49806°W |
| Archipelago | Lucayan Archipelago |
| Administration | |
| British Overseas Territory | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| • Summer (DST) | |
| ISO code | TC |
| Official name | North, Middle & East Caicos Islands |
| Designated | 27 June 1990 |
| Reference no. | 493 |
East Caicos is the fourth largest island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. To the west, it is separated from Middle Caicos by Lorimer Creek, a narrow passage that can accommodate only small boats. To the south is South Caicos. East Caicos has no inhabitants.